SI: Historic World Series Home Run Rate may be Result of Slicker Baseballs Oct 30, 12:29
and pitchers just being more garbage overall. starters used to go at least 7 innings regularly before a closer (maybe one long reliever) Oct 30, 12:32
Analytics is what got Dodgers to the WS. Batters hit starters the third time around, hence the importance of a strong bullpen. Oct 30, 12:44
Dodgers leading the trend toward shorter starting pitchers (and it's working great!) Oct 30, 13:59
Hershiser had shoulder surgery in 1990 and lost 1 and 1/2 season. {nm} Oct 31, 12:11